Magellan’s new RoadMate GPS stays relevant by including a dash cam

Dedicated GPS units may be less popular these days, but Magellan has figured out a way to justify their existence: strap a dash camera to the back. The company’s upcoming RoadMate 6230T-LM DashCam can both guide you through unfamiliar areas and record video to an SD card, saving you the trouble of mounting two devices in your car. Magellan’s hybrid design is also handy even if you don’t need directions, since you can watch live video from either the built-in camera or an optional wireless backup cam. The new RoadMate won’t ship until April, but it will also cost $230 — a relative bargain next to purpose-built dash cams that offer many of the same features.